10 good reasons to exhibit at International Hardware Fair Italy

THE ONLY FAIR FOR THE HARDWARE AND DIY SECTOR IN ITALY

The widely successful format that led International Hardware Fair Cologne - EISENWARENMESSE - to be the world's No. 1 trade fair in the industry is now in Italy too. The industry workers from all over Europe will have a Koelnmesse appointment every year: even years in Cologne, odd years in Bergamo.

AN INTERNATIONAL FAIR

International Hardware Fair Italy will address its naturally international vocation to foreign markets - in particular Europe and the Mediterranean area - in terms of visitors and exhibitors. The synergic alternation with EISENWARENMESSE will offer companies and visitors the opportunity to participate to a top-level event every year.

A COMPLETE PRODUCT RANGE

The event involves a wide range of different areas, to offer visitors a complete set of products. Tools, DIY, Fixing, Building, Safety, Colour and Paintings, Electrical, Garden and Outdoor, will be the main product categories exhibited. A proposal that will catch the attention of a huge number of visitors from the most attractive distribution channels for exhibitors: traditional and professional hardware distribution, large-scale retail, building retailers, paint shops.

MATCHMAKING: QUALITY MEETINGS

An exclusive service for International Hardware Fair Italy exhibitors. One-to-one meetings, onsite or online, between exhibitors and selected distributors. The pool of distributors includes leading brands of hardware distribution and large-scale retail, both Italian and international.

THE DATES

The second edition will take place on May 8 and 9, 2025, Thursday and Friday.
Two ideal days for both retail distribution (hardware stores, retailers, building distributors, paint shops) and organised distribution to include a visit to the fair in their agenda.

LOCATION

The event will be held at Fiera di Bergamo, an excellent location for its central position (5 minutes from the ring road exit). People from abroad can easily reach the fair thanks to the nearby Orio al Serio airport (7 minutes) and the railway station (11 minutes), both connected to the fair by convenient free shuttles. Wide parking lots (2,400 parking spaces), optimal logistics and wide and modern halls, 16,000 square meters of exhibition space.

AN INNOVATIVE AND VISITOR FRIENDLY FORMAT

Everything is easier with International Hardware Fair Italy, for exhibitors and visitors who will just have to worry about doing business in a friendly environment, without useless wastes of time. A practical parking lots is just a few meters from the entrance of the fair. Being an exhibitor or a visitor of the fair will be a pleasure!

MANY EXHIBITING SOLUTIONS

The location has a full range of solutions. With no space limitation and the possibility for companies to bring their own set up or to chose large pre-assembled booths (starting from 12 sqm) with advantageous terms.

PROMOTION TO VISITORS

The participation of representative visitors from all the categories involved - hardware wholesalers, traditional and professional hardware, building retailers, large-scale retail, garden centers, paint shops - was guaranteed by an important promotional and communication activity. A specific activity of invitations addressed to the main national and international distributors was also scheduled, thanks to the synergy with International Hardware Fair Cologne.

CONGRESSES AND WORKSHOPS

International Hardware Fair Italy has been more than a trade show. Besides the exhibition space used to present new products, develop and consolidate business relationships, the fair offered - to all the industry operators - unique opportunities for training and discussion, during high-level congresses and workshops.